A Surprising Emotion People With Childhood Emotional Neglect Often Feel
I have noticed that the feeling of responsibility runs rampant in CEN adults. Some CEN folks feel so concerned that their friends are having fun at an outing that they are unaware of whether they themselves are having fun. Many CEN people become the “go-to” person at work because they are quick to take on […]
Recovering Drug Addict Says Tough Love Doesn’t Work
“When was the last time you used?” I stared at the intake counselor for a minute, taking in the room, taking in the fact that I was about to enter rehab, again. “Friday night. Wait, no, I guess the middle of the night or early morning Saturday,” I answered. “In the past week, what drugs […]
Billie Eilish is first woman to win all four major Grammys in one night
Billie Eilish couldn’t stop taking home Grammys, adding Best New Artist, Album of the Year and Record of the Year to her list of awards. The 18-year-old was recognized for some of her chart-topping songs from her debut album, WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?. She won five out of six awards […]
The Surprising Psychology Behind Perpetual Lateness
Sometimes, one of my psychotherapy clients will be late. “The tube got stuck; I do apologise.” If it happens once, I don’t treat it as significant. But some clients are perpetually late – perhaps just five or 10 minutes, but always – and out of breath when they get to the door. Then I am […]
I Gave Up Alcohol and Soda For 30 Days, and Here’s What I Learned
Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to basically drink only water for an entire 30 days? Let me tell you, it’s not as hard as it would seem, and your body will thank you for it. For some reason that I did not know of at the time, I decided to go cold […]
Death By Alcohol: More People Are Dying From Drinking Too Much
The number of alcohol-related deaths has grown rapidly in recent decades, according to a new analysis of death certificates. The research, published Wednesday in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, is from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of the National Institutes of Health. The yearly total of alcohol-related deaths for people ages […]